Monika Anna - Clinical Nutritionist BHSc

Monika Anna - Clinical Nutritionist BHSc BHSc Clinical Nutrition - Nutritional Medicine

08/09/2026

This simple vaginal swab could be the difference between conceiving and recurrent loss 🔬

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A standard GP swab checks for BV, thrush and common STIs, BUT it does not show you the full bacterial picture

A healthy microbiome is Lactobacillus dominant, AND research links this to higher IVF success and lower early pregnancy loss

SO when other bacteria like Gardnerella or Ureaplasma take over, implantation failure and recurrent loss become far more likely, often with zero symptoms

A PCR based test shows the full profile, not just the basics

If you have been trying without success, this is worth asking about

07/09/2026

Morning sickness has been dismissed for decades, and women have paid the price. 🤒

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A landmark paper in The Lancet just changed that, with the first formal recommendation for thiamine (vitamin B1) in pregnancy nausea and hyperemesis.

But here’s what makes this more than just a supplement tip.

Many women carry genetic differences that impair how they absorb and use B1, so intake alone doesn’t tell the whole story.

Thiamine isn’t on standard blood panels, and even when it is tested, the ranges only flag severe deficiency, not the quiet depletion building before symptoms appear.

So by the time nausea hits, you’re already running low.

If you’ve had HG before and are planning another pregnancy, a lipid-soluble B1 with magnesium before conception is worth starting now, so your levels are strong before pregnancy demands kick in.

Tag someone who needs to hear this ❤️❤️❤️

06/09/2026

Five ovulation issues, five completely different testing pathways 🔬

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Missed ovulation needs AMH, antral follicle count, AND a full thyroid panel with antibodies checked, not just reassurance

Late ovulation and weak ovulation look similar on the surface, BUT the testing pathway is not the same

SO irregular ovulation deserves fasting insulin, androgens and cortisol, while short luteal phase points straight to progesterone and iron

Every pattern has a reason

And that reason is what actually gets you supported properly

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06/09/2026

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Your period is your monthly hormone report. 🩸Comment BLOODS below and I’ll send you the full preconception blood test ch...
05/09/2026

Your period is your monthly hormone report. 🩸

Comment BLOODS below and I’ll send you the full preconception blood test checklist 👇

Most women are told their bleed is fine as long as it shows up every month SO they never learn what it is actually trying to tell them.

Short bleeds, heavy flow, clots, spotting before your period, and missing cycles are all patterns with specific hormonal and nutritional drivers behind them.

BUT knowing what to look for means you can actually test, not guess.

Your cycle is not just a monthly inconvenience, it is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools you have.

04/09/2026

“In range” for Vitamin D and “optimised for pregnancy” are not the same thing. 🌞

Comment BLOODS below and I’ll send you my free preconception blood test checklist straight to your DMs. ⬇️

Most doctors are happy with anything above 50 nmol/L, BUT in preconception I want to see you closer to 75–100 nmol/L minimum.

Because Vitamin D isn’t just a bone health marker.

It acts more like a hormone, influencing ovarian function, implantation, placental development, and insulin sensitivity throughout pregnancy.

And once you’re pregnant, demand increases fast as baby starts drawing from your stores.

SO correcting a deficiency takes time, typically 8–12 weeks with safe sun exposure and the right supplementation, sometimes longer depending on your baseline, location, and skin tone.

This is exactly why preconception is the window to act, not once you’re already pregnant and playing catch-up.

Preparing for pregnancy isn’t just about timing. It’s about building the nutrient reserves your hormones, egg quality an...
02/09/2026

Preparing for pregnancy isn’t just about timing. It’s about building the nutrient reserves your hormones, egg quality and future pregnancy depend on.
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These are the fertility foods I come back to again and again with my clients because they strengthen your foundations long before you conceive.

Think: stable blood sugar, better ovulation, stronger nutrient stores, steadier moods and a smoother postpartum recovery.

If you want to support your hormones and understand exactly which nutrients matter before pregnancy, download my free Hormone-Friendly Meal Plan.

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01/09/2026

Waiting until you fail before checking basic data about your body does not make sense 🤍

Comment BLOODS below 📩 for the checklist, or QUIZ to find out exactly where your body is at right now

Preconception planning is not fear mongering, it is planning for the biggest decision you will ever make

My average client is 36 to 42, and that is not a failure, that is life

BUT if you have been running hard, not sleeping, not eating enough, your body has been keeping score

You would not apply for a home loan without checking your accounts first, SO why would this be any different

If a baby is even loosely in your future, start now

31/08/2026

400 calories can either support your hormones or quietly work against them. 🍽️

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A packet of chips, a muesli bar, and a takeaway coffee is roughly 400 calories, but it’s low protein, low fibre, and it sends your blood sugar spiking then crashing within the hour.

That instability affects insulin, cortisol, and ovulation signalling.

BUT 400 calories can also look like
🤍 cottage cheese,
🤍 boiled eggs,
🤍 vegetables and crackers,
🤍 or full-fat Greek yoghurt with berries and nuts,

and that sends a completely different message to your body.

We are fed.
We are safe.
We are not in famine.

SO the same calories can either support progesterone production, insulin sensitivity, and thyroid signalling, or undermine all three.

This isn’t about eating less, it’s about eating in a way that creates enough abundance for your body to feel safe enough to ovulate.

If you’re planning a baby in the next 6 to 24 months, what 400 calories looks like in your day genuinely matters.

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